ee SPORTS Castlegar News April 29, 1990 New league worries CFL TORONTO (CP) — Canadian Football League officials concede that the upstart World League of American Football has them worried, but they’re not ready yet to push the panic button. The new league, which will act as a minor-league feeder system for the National Football League, confirmed Thursday that Montreal has been granted one of six non-American franchises in the league, scheduled to begin play in March. “Sure, it (the new league) concerns me,’’ CFL commissioner Donald Crump said. ‘Does it upset me? “But just because these guys have Lions still ch VANCOUVER (CP) — The con- tracts are out and the early reviews are in. The agent for West Virginia quar- terback Major Harris says he is sur- prised and disappointed at the B.C- Lions’ opening offer. But the agent for former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie says his client is still listening. “*They’ve tendered an offer which was extremely low,’’ said Ed Abram, Harris's agent. Randy Vataha, who represents Flutie, was more diplomatic. “I feel B.C. is doing the best they can. Whether or not that will meet the needs that we have is something that we need to discuss.’’ announced they’re going to start doesn’t mean they are. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” One thing that concerns Torontd Argos al manager Mike McCar- thy is the fact the league already has $24 million in television revenue, “and they haven't signed a player yet or kicked off the ball. “This could be the beginning of the demise of the CFL if they have suc- cess,’ McCarthy added: *‘But I don’t think they will in Montreal. If they Played with hockey skates on, that might excite somebody in Montreal.” The CFL has been without a Mon- treal franchise since the 1986 season Asked how Flutie had responded to the Lions’ offer, Vataha said: “He basically said ‘Keep talking.’ "” The Lions own the CFL rights to both Harris, who played the last three years at West Virginia, and Flutie, released earlier this year by the NFL’s New England Patriots. Lions president Joe Kapp said both agents must be realistic about what CFL teams can offer. “All of us are disappointed with the amount of money we are able to generate in Canada,”’ he said Friday. “‘What we represent for both Flutie and Major Harris is the opportunity to get on the field. “*It (the money) is the most we can © Photo Enlargements © Personalized T-Shirts * Commercial Hats & Shirts © Full Color Copying 365-5505 CASTLEAIRD PLAZA RED LASER PRODUCTIONS ees eee ee ee ee LET US OPEN YOUR POOL! “FREE ESTIMATES" 1403 Bay Ave., Trail © 368-5606 rer ELECTRIC LTD. 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All teams in Canada, because we do not “have that tremendous television revenue, can't, pay the amounts of money they do in the NFL Notwithstanding that what we do offer these athletes is a chance to get oa the field and not sit on the bench.”” Flutie, 27, won the Heisman Trophy in 1984 after a stellar career at Boston College. The five-foot-10, 175-pound quarterback went on to play for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL and the NFL's Chicago rights to Olympic Stadium. A pool of players will come largely from American collegiate ranks, NFL- cuts and current roster players. A draft will take place in January, The Montreal franchise will have the right to sign any Conddian-bora player, since Canadians will be exem- pted from the league draft. Montreal becomes the third city to receive a franchise. The others are Orlando, Fla., and Birmingham, Ala. League president Tex Schramm said the nine other cities — four in the United States; one in Mexico and four in Burope — will be announced next month. ivots Bears and Patriots but never managed to match his collegiate success. Vataha said some NFL teams have expressed an interest in Flutie as a backup. ““We-always “have the option of Playing in the U.S. at gn NFL salary, .& backup position which is a lot of money,” V; from Boston. ‘‘Doug is jyist trying to make a decision as to Avhether or not it would be worth/it to come up to Canada and Possibly play for a tittle less. SFU grad taking a shot at th Running back hooks up with Giants VANCOUVER (CP) — The odds of making it,in the National Football League are pretty slim for Sean Millington, but he figures it’s worth a shot. Millington, a running back at Simon Fraser University, has agreed to terms with the New York Giants as a free agent and will report to the club's mini-camp on May 21. The 22-year-old from North Van- couver was taken first overall in February’s CFL draft by the Edmon- ton Eskimos. “I really appreciate Edmonton taking me, they’re a good club. . . but I'd kick myself later if [ didn’t take a shot at this,’’ said Millington. ‘It’s what a lot of people aim for. “*T believe in myself. I’m going with the attitude that yes, I’m going to makeit.”’ Millington caught the eye of Gian- ts’ scouts when he rushed for 1,043 yards as a junior, eclipsing Orville e bigtime Lee’s single-season SFU mark by 63 yards. Last year, he ran for 870 yards. It’s _a huge jump froma small _——_ school to the NFL, but Millington’s size — he’s six feet two and 225— pounds — and his speed — 4.5. seton- ds in the 40 yards — persuaded the Giants to take a chaince. New-York drafted a running back int the first round of the NFL draft — Georgia junior Rodney Hampton — and another in the sixth round. But veteran Otis Anderson is 32 and for- mer_1,000-yard rusher Joe Morris missed all of last season due to injury, “I think they see potential in me, see somebody they can mold,”’ said Millington. In Edmonton, where the Eskimos have 1,500-yard rusher Reggie Taylor at tailback and a trio of talented Canadian backs, general manager Hugh Campbell was not upset. “From our standpoint, Sean wasn’t going to play a lot in his first year. This way, he goes down there and gets six weeks of training camp and more coaching than he'd get in our two- week camp. “*And if he doesn’t make it — and I really wish him well — he comes back here-as a better baliplayer.”’ * a LEADING THE WAY Small is one of the . SHSS girls soccer team eopvaies Jennifer players on the team whose pl. competitive soccer prior to this season. Her experienc: howed s! Tuesday as she scored three times to lead SHSS to a 4-0 win over Mt. Sentinal Secondary at Salmo. — CosNews photo by Ed Mills Soccer continued from B1 limited experience, players like Small and Bezaire, who both have played competitive soccer, take on even greater roles as leaders’ And both of- fer something different \o the team. “‘Jennifer’s more of strong, Searcaaive player while Tammy is ex- tremely skilled, which is a good mix in our two best players,’ Hornbeck For Bezaire, the kudos are fine but just playing the game is enough. “*I’ve wanted to play soccer for a long time but we never had a proper coach,’’ she said. That changed when Hornbeck arrived on the scene from Southern California where she got her training as a player and coach. “*She’s a great coach,"’ Bezaire said at the team’s regular Thursday-night practice. ‘‘She has lots of ideas and you can see we’re improving.”* But you-can’t win consistently with two all-star players and Hornbeck said the progress of the entire squad — which has some players who have hever so much as headed a soccer ball — has surprised her somewhat. “*Let’s say I expected the team to get better but just not that much in two games," she said. “I wish I could say something good about everybody because they all have been playing excellently.”” The ready rookies will get a chance to show their coach more when high school teams from Midway, Nelson, Grand Forks, Salmo and New Denver come here for a tournament Tuesday. The all-day event has SHSS playing two straight games at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and a third at 3:30 p.m. What will become an exercise in Stamina will tikely be good Preparation and experience for the team with the West Kootenay playof- fs scheduled for May 8 in Nakusp. Larionov plays a little shinny with the boys in Grand Forks GRAND FORKS (CP) — When Igor Agarunov phoned his hockey- playing buddies to invite them to a scrimmage with Vancouver Canucks centre Igor Larionov, they thought he Larionov, wife Elena and daughter Alyona were on vacation in the area recently with Beth Novokshonoff, their close friend and interpreter. Novokshonoff is a native of Grand Forks where about 50 per cent of the residents are of Russian ancestry. She introduced Larionov to Agarunov, who is originally from Moscow. “*He enjoyed talking with someone who follows Soviet hockey,’’ Agarunov said. “*T asked him if he was interested in a scrimmage with our hockey team, the Grand Forks Gentlemen. He agreed — he was surprised we had ice in such a small town. **When I phoned the guys to get together for a game with Larionov, half of them didn’t believe me. “‘When he came to the dressing room he went around and shook all the guys’ hands; he was just like one of the guys,”* Agarunov said. As word of the game spread, newcomers trickled in, greeted by ex- cited whispers of: ‘‘That’s him there — No, 11 in the white jersey.”” At intermission, a group of boys took advantage of the casual at- mosphere, jumping the boards and racing to the dressing room to get Larionov’s autograph. Larionov helped the white team to a 9-6 victory, then joined the reds for an t1-4win. 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Philodelphio, TRANSACTIONS Ameian Det gr than nha Re iY alae atonal Milwuokee Beara activate infielder Pout 2\-day disabled ed ov! Metional League Los Angeles Dogers ploce pitcher Orel Hershiser on the 60-day disabled fist TRALL Broncos ogres to terms with defensive beck mar Nori Brown 7 ‘ond Dewayne Fletcher det Rondy Grey. linebacker Donald Miller ond gv’ Bloke Bednort Tempe Boy Bucconsers sign defensive ond Shelton Thompson end eetety Cart Wott TRIVIA ANSWER: The Montreal Canadiens coach Hector (Toe) Blake’ won eight Stanley Cups in 13 years with the team. Golf tips By WAYNE GAMBORSKI Assistant Pro Castlegar Golf Club There are few absolutes in golf, even at the elite levels of the professional tour. Much like a finger print, no two golf swings are alike. Even though there are over two million golfers in Canada, there exist only five things which occur in the quality golf shots of all. These five oc- curances — the Ball Flight Laws — are irrefutable laws of nature which will never change under any circumstance. Perfection in golf is a fleeting moment — we may strike one shot perfectly, only to completely miss Kiddie corps comes up big -SHSS golf team undefeated in 7 By CasNews Staff The kiddie corps is coming through for Doug Hickey. That's one of the reasons the Stanley Humphries secondary school’s golf team remains inthe ranks of the undefeated after six mat- ches this season and coach Hickey is elated. What is often the weak link on other teams has turned out to be a bonus for the SHSS squad with Grade 9s Todd Archambault, ~Marcel Dusseault and Jodi Carew playing like seasoned seniors. A 12-0 win Thursday in match play over Mt. Sentinel secondary at Castlegar and District Golf Club the boy, _one-girl the next, If the tour performing to the very best of his or her skills, wins a 72-hole event with a score of 275, it is likely that of the 275 shots executed, only three or four were perfect. However, the remaining 271 Strokes were what I term ‘good WAYNE GAMBORSKI ... few absolutes misses."’ These good misses are quality golf shots, not executed to ‘ection, but quite acceptable. cceptability is based on the comparison of direction, distance NS pemaitensy to the perfect shot. To achieve the desired result of a quality golf shot, the pros teach fundamentals, or principles. Prin- ciples are not absolute, but have a direct connection with quality golf shots to such a degree that they are seen as essential. Factors-such as the grip and set-up are two im- portant principles, whereas topics like the waggle are relatively in- significant. Principles do not guarantee success, but without the correct execution of the prin- ciples, quality shots will be incon- sistent and rare. In my columns to come, I'll be discussing the significant prin- ciples, which when practised per- fectly will result in quality golf shots, enhancing our enjoyment of the game. See you on the links. team’s place at the top of the six- school league with a record of 5-0-1. Seniors Denise Pottle and Roger Carlson were counted on from the beginning to be the backbone of the team and have lived up to that billing. Now the question mark that was the junior players has turned into an ex- clamation point for Hickey. “Todd, Marcel and Jodi have just done a terrific job,’’ he said. ‘‘I don’t think I expected (thém) to play as well as they have under pressure, but the effort’s certainly been there."” The only question that remains is whether-the—youngsters-can—remain- consistent through the remaining games. If they can, SHSS is looking at a West Kootenay anda and Chris Cl all shot at the provincial crown, Hickey said. 1 think the kids have — really focused in on the fact that they have legitimate shot at a West Kootenay DOUG HICKEY ... impressed and if they i to work hard we’ll obtain that provincial berth,” he said. Dusseault and Pottle led the pack in the sweep over Mt. Sentinel as each shot nine-over par 45s. Carew, Ar- Dubin inquiry under fire again TORONTO (CP) — The Dubin inquiry into steroid use among athletes led to more high school students experimenting with the drugs, a conference has been told. “As a result of the Dubin hearings there was fiiore use of (the) drugs, Andy Gibson, who was conducting a workshop on school athletics and steroid use Monday. Justice Charles Dubin, who has yet to release his report on the 91-day inquiry, refused comment Monday. Gibson, executive director of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations, said he has no figures to prove the assertion. But he said he based his conclusions on talks with high school coaches and sports medicine doctors. He was the Drug Cc inating Council’s seventh an- nual convention. Teenagers drew a warped message — ‘‘Go ahead, do it’’ — from the shocking admission of steroid use by some world-class athletes and their attem- pts to justify their actions, he said. Forty-four current and former athletes admitted during the hearings to using banned substances. The inquiry was sparked by Ben Johnson's positive test for an anabolic steroid in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Unfortunately, Gibson’s assessment is probably correct, an expert witness testified during the inquiry. Testimony stressed the short-term side-effects of anabolic steroids — mood swifigs, aggression and loss of sex drive — are reversible, Said Norman Gledhill, director of physical education at York University For people wavering whether to try steroids, the information could have pushed them to try the drugs, Gledhill said. Gibson said the majority of high school students who have tried steroids are not high-calibre athletes. An Ontario school board, which Gibson refused to name, recently sur- veyed 2,100 high school students and found three per cent admitted to taking steroids in the previous 12 months. Expos turn to youngsters after losing superstars By TERRY SCOTT The Canadian Press ‘On top of the Montreal Expos’ dugout at Olympic Stadium, bordered by a string of hearts, are the words: “Pour l'amour du baseball — For the Love of the Game.”” The slogan emerged from a marketing strategy when the loss of four significant players to free agency reduced the Expos to a shell. Amid tenuous fan support and coming off a season in which the natives grew restless, the Expos’ ticket-sale pitch leans on the lure of the sport rather than outlandsish intimations that ‘*this could be the year.”” Several years ago, when the New York Mets were in transition, they hired a marketing firm that created the slogan Catch a Rising Star, pointing to talented prospects Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. The appren- ticeship of the stars diverted attention from the team’s devised last winter, modest place in the standings. In Montreal, where three talented rookies are trying to become fixtures, eyes seem to be shifting in a similar direction to focus on second baseman Delino DeShields and outfielders Marquis Grissom and Larry Walker. “*Ask me in 50 days,”” manager Buck Rodgers replied when asked for an assessment of the kiddie corps. Spike’ Owen, the Expos shortstop who plays alongside DeShields, is, like the roolie second baseman, a right away.”? > Maple Ridge. Says batting instructor Hal McRae: most power. Grissom has the potential to have the most Power because he generates the most bat speed through the hitting area. And DeShields has surprising power because he has very strong hands. You'll see him get a lot of base hits to the opposite field."” That would augur well for Expo supporters. LARRY WALKER B.C. kid BUCK RODGERS ++» time will tell A power hitter, slump by bunting his way on base or using his speed to beat out an infield tapper. former first-round draft pick: first-round draft pick. “SHe’s definitely got a lot more talent than I ever had,”” Owen says. “*He’s done a lot better than anyone expected defen- sively. For someone who hasn't played a lot of second base, he’s shown a lot of natural instincts and discipline With rosters to be cut back to 24 players from 27 at the end of the month, threesome _is probably Walker, the most vulnerable of the a muscular native of Walker isn’t as likely to shake a “Walker has the shots 49s. Those scores were up considerably from Tuesday when the team recor- ded a 9-3 win over Rossland secon- dary at the Rossland-Trail Country Club, ‘€arison brought in the low score Tuesday with a two-over 38, then it was Archambult and Carew with. 39 and 40 respectively. Pottle shof 43 while Dusseault came in at 45 and Dustin Rilcof at 52. Hickey said he can’t explain why. the scores against Mt. Sentinel ballooned from Tuesday but he hopes it serves as lesson to his team —~ especially the young players. “It was abit cold but the kids should be used to that,’’ he said. “*Marcel scored really well for himself but for Jodi and Todd it reinforced that you have to get out there and concentrate all the time. Nothing can be taken for granted.”* The team is back on the course here tomorrow in the ‘rematch with Rossland. On Tuesday, the Nakusp secondary school team is here for the first half of a home-and-home series. On the weekend, SHSS joins forces with school teams from Nelson's L.V. 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